IRCC issues ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw.
This time, the focus was on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, with 1,000 applicants receiving ITAs in the latest round of invitations.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to meet two key requirements:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534
- An Express Entry profile created before 8:28 a.m. UTC on August 14, 2025
This shows that competition within the Express Entry pool remains steady, with CRS cut-offs for CEC candidates consistently falling in the 500+ range. It also highlights IRCC’s ongoing effort to prioritize individuals with Canadian work experience, as they are more likely to transition smoothly into the labor market.
Express Entry Draws In 2025
Below is a complete summary of Express Entry draws so far this year, listing the type of draw, number of ITAs issued, and minimum CRS cut-off score:
| Date | Draw Type | Number Of ITAs | Cut-Off CRS Score |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
Context Of This Month’s Draws
This was the second Express Entry draw in September. It followed a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 2, which issued 249 ITAs, and came shortly after several category-based draws in August, including one for healthcare and social services candidates.
By continuing to invite CEC candidates, IRCC underscores the value of Canadian work experience in its immigration priorities.
Year-To-Date Invitations Issued
As IRCC issues ITAs in the latest Express Entry draw, it is vital to note that so far in 2025, IRCC has issued 57,069 ITAs through the Express Entry system.
The distribution of draws highlights IRCC’s diverse selection approach:
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 16 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 9 |
| French-language proficiency | 4 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4 |
| Education | 1 |
With these ongoing draws, Canada continues to balance its immigration needs, thus addressing labor shortages, promoting bilingualism, and ensuring opportunities for those already contributing to the country through Canadian work experience.
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